Course details

Summary

This programme is suitable for students with an undergraduate qualification who would like to increase their knowledge of a particular area of management and wish to take a slightly shorter programme than a master’s degree.

Strategic Management is all about envisioning the future, finding new market opportunities, and developing sound plans to see them through. Strategy is at the top level of executive activity. As a strategic management student, you'll identify a company's internal capabilities and external opportunities. You'll learn about entrepreneurship and innovation, and develop analytical and thinking skills as you study resources, industry trends, competitors and allies. This subject considers the 'total enterprise' to ensure all resources in an organisation are co-ordinated and managed effectively.

Career opportunities

• Business analyst/manager
• Business consultant
• Business development manager
• General manager
• Management consultant
• New venture consultant

Potential employers

• Consultancy firms
• Government organisations
• Industry and professional organisations
• International companies
• Large corporates
• Self-employment

Entry criteria

A recognized bachelor’s degree with a B/B+ grade average. You must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

English language requirements:

IELTS - 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in writing); iBT (internet based TOFEL) - 90 with a score of 22 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic- 65 with English language requirements no less than 58 for each communicative skill; From Waikato Pathways College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic (CAAE) programme.